Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, alongside Defense Minister Israel Katz, IDF Chief-of-Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi, and ISA Director Ronen Bar, made a visit to the Netzarim Corridor in the heart of the Gaza Strip today.
At an observation post within the corridor, the Prime Minister and Defense Minister received updates from the Commander of the 99th Division, Yoav Broner, and Major-General Yaron Finkleman, the head of Southern Command.
The two leaders also engaged with reserve brigade commanders stationed on the Gaza coastline. The commanders discussed their operational efforts, successes, and the obstacles they face in directing the ongoing operations.
Netanyahu conveyed his admiration for the dedication and professionalism displayed by the commanders and their soldiers, particularly their success in dismantling Hamas’s military force.
“I am here on the Gaza coast with the Defense Minister, the IDF Chief-of-Staff, the ISA Director and our heroic commanders and soldiers, who are doing amazing work here. Here in the center of the Strip and throughout the Strip, they have achieved excellent results toward our important objective – Hamas will not rule in Gaza. We are eliminating its military capabilities in very impressive fashion. We are moving on to its governing abilities, and we are not yet done. Hamas will not be in Gaza,” Netanyahu stated during his remarks to the soldiers.
He went on to say, “We are also making an effort from here and everywhere to locate our hostages and bring them back. We are not relenting here. We will continue to do so until we bring them all back, both the living and the deceased. I want to say to those who are holding our hostages: Whoever dares to harm our hostages – will pay the price. We will pursue you and we will find you.”
Netanyahu added, “To those who want to leave this entanglement, I say: Whoever brings us a hostage, will find a safe way out for himself and his family. We will also give $5 million for every hostage. Choose, the choice is yours but the result will be the same. We will bring them all back.”
Further expressing his support, Netanyahu remarked, “I reiterate: Our soldiers and commanders are doing amazing work. I would like to especially note the reservists and their families, who are giving them great backing. They are doing more and more service here, round after round, and are achieving incredible results for the people of Israel. I salute you. The people of Israel salute you.”
Following this, the Prime Minister held a meeting with the Gaza Division to assess the ongoing military achievements and the strategic progress of the war.
Netanyahu’s delegation included Chief-of-Staff Tzachi Braverman, Military Secretary Major-General Roman Gofman, Deputy Director of the National Security Council Gil Reich, and Spokesperson Dr. Omer Dostri.
{Matzav.com Israel}